April 20, 2013

One rule for Bob & Jeremy another for the rest.

On 9 April the following announcement to Civil Service staff:

Election 'purdah' or the pre-election period Elections take place on 2 May 2013 for some local authorities in England , one local authority in Wales , and mayoral seats in Doncaster and Tyneside.Guidance has been produced by Cabinet Office for civil servantson their role and conduct during the forthcoming campaigns.The period of sensitivity preceding these elections is not fixed to any particular date, but the general convention is that particular care should be taken in the three weeks preceding the elections – in this case from 11 April 2013 up to, and including, 2 May 2013.